Thread: 1983 300 sd turbo, brake problem
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Old 05-16-2008, 09:52 PM
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Smile that was it, caliper lock up, fixed it, thanks a lot
yes, took it to tha shop, and placed in on jack, the wheels were locked up. I imagine the high gas millage is also a reason for this, right?



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Originally Posted by AdvisorGuy View Post
I suspect a locked up caliper or calipers. Three weeks ago, my right front caliper was siezed semi-applied. The car started to shake from the rotor getting hot and warping. By the time I got home and into my parking spot, I had a very poor brake pedal, nearly hitting the floor and the odor of burning brake pads was obvious. Brake fluid boiled. Next morning I had a pedal again since it cooled
overnight. The car would barely roll in neutral from the caliper doing what it was. Replaced the right caliper, all 4 rubber brake lines and flushed the brake fluid. All is ONE with the universe.
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